As promised, here it is! There's a BIG surprise for you all in this one,
but hey, I told you I had a lot of stuff planned, now didn't I? LOL.
Without further ado…(Is that how it's spelled? I dun think so but, oh well)
Bardok (yes, I said Bardok. Explanations in the next few paragraphs) kept his gaze focused out the window of the spaceship he was in, watching as they drew nearer and nearer to the blue planet.
"Earth." He said quietly, speaking the name aloud for the first time. It was the planet his youngest son had been sent to so many years ago. According to Nappa and Raditz, Kakarott was probably there still.
It had been years since the destruction of planet Vegeta, and Bardok's own death. He remembered it all clearly. Even if he didn't still have visions-which he did-he would remember it.
It was strange, to say the least, to find oneself alive when you're sure you were dead just the day before. Luckily, the Saiyan race had received an explanation from a strange woman with long green hair.
Apparently, someone wished for the lives of everyone killed by Frieza to be restored. The dragon who had granted the wish had taken the word "everyone" quite literally. Then, there was a mistake in the otherworld records that said Raditz and Nappa had been killed by Frieza, so they had been brought back along with the rest of their race.
Because Vegetasei had been destroyed, the dragon set the Saiyans on a similar-yet virtually uninhabited-planet. For years they'd been working to rebuild their civilization and get back into space travel as soon as possible.
Finally they'd reached the technological level they needed. Deciding to play it safe, it was agreed that a small group would go out alone at first to test the efficiency of the technology. Because Nappa and Raditz had been begging to avenge their deaths on "that dust-ball, Earth" ever since being brought back they were allowed this exploration privilege.
When Bardok heard they were going to Earth, he immediately signed up for the team.
Raditz hadn't been very happy to have his father trailing along, but King Vegeta, seeing nothing wrong with it, had approved for his participation.
The experimental scouting party consisted of Nappa, Raditz, Bardok, a navigation expert named Kyuuri, and Esparrago-the owner and captain of their spaceship.
The intercom in his room began to crackle.
"Bardok, report to the bridge." Esparrago ordered. "We're about to land."
"Ugh, this place disgusts me." Nappa grumbled in distaste, crossing his arms and glaring at the rapidly approaching Earth. "If Kakarott is still alive he won't be for long, I'm going to make him pay for my defeat."
"Not if I get to my dear brother first." Raditz muttered.
Bardok wasn't sure he approved of his sons trying-and succeeding-to kill each other. He had no idea what kind of person Kakarott was, his visions hadn't shown him anything about his son's personality, but if it came down to it he would not hesitate to stop the fight.
They landed on the outskirts of a large city and all five of them immediately began their search. One area of the city was strangely sectioned off, devoid of anything but grass, benches, and trees. It was surrounded by a large fence.
"This place looks promising..." Kyuuri strolled inside. "It seems to be an important institution. We should investigate."
"No! We're here for Kakarott!" Nappa snapped.
Both looked to the captain.
Esparrago looked thoughtful for a moment. "We are not here purely for your revenge." He said finally. "His highness, King Vegeta, approved this mission so we could decide if this planet would be profitable for sale. We'll investigate." They'd only been walking for a short while when they heard the cry of a baby. Esparrago held out a hand, stopping the group. Within moments the source of the noise came into view.
A young woman, stunningly beautiful by anyone's standards, was pushing a stroller with one hand. Standing on either side of her was a little boy. One had longish lavender hair. The other looked strongly like Bardok. The noticeable thing about the group was that the woman was holding a baby though.
A baby with a tail.
"Can we get ice cream, Usagi?" The lavender haired boy was asking.
The girl smiled down at him. "I don't see why not."
For the first time Bardok was thankful for the shiru machine they'd had to wear on their heads while they slept so they could learn the human language.
The mini-group stopped when they noticed they couldn't get past the line of Saiyans. The girl gave them a smile.
"Excuse us." She said in a friendly voice, trying to get past.
"Correct me if I'm wrong, sweetheart, but isn't it true that only Saiyans have tails?" Raditz leered, looking her up and down hungrily. Despite the fact she was the most beautiful thing they'd ever seen, and the fact they'd been in space for a very long time, Bardok was completely ashamed and embarrassed of his son when the girl drew back in disgust.
"A...all the Saiyans were destroyed. All but two." She finally answered, her curiosity over someone knowing about the Saiyan race overcoming her instinct to get Trunks to carry her back to Capsule Corp as fast as he and Goten could fly. It was only a moment after the words left her mouth that she noticed the tails wrapped around the strange men's waists.
"Not anymore."
She took a step back. "That's what I was beginning to guess..."
Nappa peered at her. "All but two? Kakarott and Vegeta are both still alive?" He began to smile. He hadn't expected to find them both here!
"Yeah they are, and if you don't leave me alone they're going to be mad." She threatened, clutching her baby close to her.
"Yeah, hm. Two Saiyans against five. Doesn't sound fair to me."
"I agree. You two should run while you can."
All expect Bardok roared with laughter. The two little boys stepped in front of the girl, both glaring and taking defensive stances.
"You quit laughing." Trunks demanded. "Goten and I will both beat you up on our own. Can't we Goten? We're both super saiyans; we'll make you sorry you ever messed with us!"
More laughter. "The Super Saiyan is only a legend!" Nappa roared. "Now I know you're aquatinted with Prince Vegeta!"
"It is not a legend!" Goten protested. "My dad went Super when he fought with the Freezer-man, so there!"
They peered at him a moment.
"You must be a brat of Kakarott's." Raditz said with unconcealed disgust in his voice. "You look just like him. Well? Are you?"
"Uh..."
Trunks elbowed him. "I think he means Goku, baka. That's the name my dad calls him."
"Oh! Yeah then. My daddy's Kaka-whatever."
Trunks rolled his eyes.
"Trunks...Goten...I want you to leave now." Usagi said, not taking her eyes off the Saiyans. "One of you go get Goku. The other, Gohan. Meet me at Capsule Corp."
"We don't need them." Trunks huffed.
"No, but these guys don't just need to be beaten, they need to be humiliated. Five Super Saiyans are more intimidating than two, anyway. Don't argue with me or I'll tell your moms."
Both lifted into the air.
"Dad's not gonna like me leaving you alone." Trunks said uncertainly.
"No, he's not, but I'll deal with Vegeta. Just go. Hurry." She didn't watch as, going top speed, they took off in opposite directions.
"That was real sweet of ya, doll, sendin' the kids off so they wouldn't get hurt." Raditz leered.
"They could have taken you." She replied coldly.
Nappa slapped her, restraining himself from sending her flying. "Where are Kakarott and Vegeta?" He demanded. When she didn't immediately answer, the large Saiyan raised his hand again.
"Nappa, don't." Bardok snapped. "Is that really necessary?"
"Don't mess her up yet," Raditz agreed. "We haven't had any fun with her yet." Smiles crossed the faces of Esparrago and Kyuuri, both of whom were staying out of the conversation.
"Nimbus!" Usagi cried up into the sky. A yellow cloud flew to her side. As a present, the San family had given the cloud to her. Quickly, she jumped onto it. "I don't think my mate would appreciate your having fun with me. Better ask him yourself." With that, she flew off.
The group followed without hesitation, although they almost had a problem keeping up with the cloud.
They landed outside a large building and Usagi immediately went into the smaller domed building off the side. (The gravity room) When she came back out she was followed by Vegeta. The Saiyan prince was covered with sweat and wearing only spandex pants. No shirt. (drool)
For a moment surprise crossed Vegeta's face over seeing the visitors. "My, my, if it isn't a group of losers who are supposed to be dead." He observed coldly, crossing his arms and glaring at them as if they were bugs.
He glanced at Usagi and his eyes seemed to catch on something. Lightening quick, his hand caught her chin-gently-as he peered at the small dot of blood of her mouth and the rapidly forming bruise on her cheek.
"Nande Kuso, Nappa!" He roared. "I know that was you! How dare you touch my mate!?!"
"Your...mate?"
Before anything else could be said, Chibi Trunks landed followed by a tall, teenaged boy with short, slightly messy black hair. Moments later Goten touched down on the ground trailing a large man in orange training gis.
"Should I transform?" Usagi asked Vegeta quietly.
He snorted. "Not for these pathetic weaklings. You should have let one of the boys destroy them."
"Well, I think these guys need to be made to understand how weak they are." Usagi said quietly, touching the spot where Nappa had slapped her gently. "All of them...except the one that looks like Goku. He didn't do anything."
"What are you talking about, Usagi?" Goku asked. "None of them look like me. Is she feeling all right, Vegeta?"
"This obviously isn't one of your lucid days, is it, Kakarott?" Vegeta asked.
"Uh...uh huh." Goku answered, grinning hugely and looked utterly and completely confused. Raditz and Nappa both began to scowl upon seeing him. Kyuuri began to sweatdrop.
"This is Kakarott?" He asked in a dry please-tell-me-it's-not-true voice. "this...low class baka is the reason you two dragged us all the way from new Vegetasei, away from out mates and out brats? So you could defeat him?"
Goten looked up at his father. "Are they talkin' bad about you, dad?"
"I...think so."
Gohan began to growl, remembering the terror Raditz had caused- stealing his childhood.
Vegeta raised an eyebrow. "You two want revenge? Nappa, you moron, I was the one who killed you!" He huffed in annoyance that no one was actually there to challenge him.
"Yeah, but that was only after Kakarott..." Nappa's voice trailed off into what could be considered shame.
"After dad kicked your sorry butt!" Gohan supplied.
Goten shot him a look. "Mom doesn't like us using that word..."
"Well, if it isn't my little nephew." Raditz laughed. "You're older, but you still look like a weakling. You know, maybe if you'd been a little stronger all those years ago you could have stopped your daddy from dying." He taunted.
"I was four-years-old." Gohan seethed clenching his fists. "What do you expect? I'm strong enough now though, you scum. I could take you any day of the week."
As tensions began to mount, Bardok found he couldn't take his eyes off his youngest son or his two grandchildren. Kami, grandchildren...he'd never expected...one looses track of time while in otherworld, he hadn't thought he was old enough but...
And Kakarott! All grown up and, despite the stupid look currently on his face, it was obvious there was something almost genius turning in his mind.
He was tall, even by Saiyan standards and just by looking at him Bardok could tell he was concealing great power. It was unbelievable that he was meeting him now of all times. At his death Bardok had resigned himself to never seeing his youngest son again.
"Son, why don't you show these fools that they need to go back to wherever they came from." Vegeta suggested, his hand on the small of Usagi's back as he prepared to lead her into Capsul Corp.
"No. No, I won't have it." Bardok interjected.
He recieved glares from all around.
"We weren't sent here to fight." He explained, raising himself up. He was taller than everyone except Goku and Nappa. "So we're not going to. Now there are two Saiyans stranded on this planet, it's our responsibility to both them and New Vegetasei to bring them back with us."
All was quiet for a moment.
Finally, Vegeta put a hand on Trunk's shoulder. "Hold back Trunks. We can destroy them after I have some answers."
To be continued.
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Bardok (yes, I said Bardok. Explanations in the next few paragraphs) kept his gaze focused out the window of the spaceship he was in, watching as they drew nearer and nearer to the blue planet.
"Earth." He said quietly, speaking the name aloud for the first time. It was the planet his youngest son had been sent to so many years ago. According to Nappa and Raditz, Kakarott was probably there still.
It had been years since the destruction of planet Vegeta, and Bardok's own death. He remembered it all clearly. Even if he didn't still have visions-which he did-he would remember it.
It was strange, to say the least, to find oneself alive when you're sure you were dead just the day before. Luckily, the Saiyan race had received an explanation from a strange woman with long green hair.
Apparently, someone wished for the lives of everyone killed by Frieza to be restored. The dragon who had granted the wish had taken the word "everyone" quite literally. Then, there was a mistake in the otherworld records that said Raditz and Nappa had been killed by Frieza, so they had been brought back along with the rest of their race.
Because Vegetasei had been destroyed, the dragon set the Saiyans on a similar-yet virtually uninhabited-planet. For years they'd been working to rebuild their civilization and get back into space travel as soon as possible.
Finally they'd reached the technological level they needed. Deciding to play it safe, it was agreed that a small group would go out alone at first to test the efficiency of the technology. Because Nappa and Raditz had been begging to avenge their deaths on "that dust-ball, Earth" ever since being brought back they were allowed this exploration privilege.
When Bardok heard they were going to Earth, he immediately signed up for the team.
Raditz hadn't been very happy to have his father trailing along, but King Vegeta, seeing nothing wrong with it, had approved for his participation.
The experimental scouting party consisted of Nappa, Raditz, Bardok, a navigation expert named Kyuuri, and Esparrago-the owner and captain of their spaceship.
The intercom in his room began to crackle.
"Bardok, report to the bridge." Esparrago ordered. "We're about to land."
"Ugh, this place disgusts me." Nappa grumbled in distaste, crossing his arms and glaring at the rapidly approaching Earth. "If Kakarott is still alive he won't be for long, I'm going to make him pay for my defeat."
"Not if I get to my dear brother first." Raditz muttered.
Bardok wasn't sure he approved of his sons trying-and succeeding-to kill each other. He had no idea what kind of person Kakarott was, his visions hadn't shown him anything about his son's personality, but if it came down to it he would not hesitate to stop the fight.
They landed on the outskirts of a large city and all five of them immediately began their search. One area of the city was strangely sectioned off, devoid of anything but grass, benches, and trees. It was surrounded by a large fence.
"This place looks promising..." Kyuuri strolled inside. "It seems to be an important institution. We should investigate."
"No! We're here for Kakarott!" Nappa snapped.
Both looked to the captain.
Esparrago looked thoughtful for a moment. "We are not here purely for your revenge." He said finally. "His highness, King Vegeta, approved this mission so we could decide if this planet would be profitable for sale. We'll investigate." They'd only been walking for a short while when they heard the cry of a baby. Esparrago held out a hand, stopping the group. Within moments the source of the noise came into view.
A young woman, stunningly beautiful by anyone's standards, was pushing a stroller with one hand. Standing on either side of her was a little boy. One had longish lavender hair. The other looked strongly like Bardok. The noticeable thing about the group was that the woman was holding a baby though.
A baby with a tail.
"Can we get ice cream, Usagi?" The lavender haired boy was asking.
The girl smiled down at him. "I don't see why not."
For the first time Bardok was thankful for the shiru machine they'd had to wear on their heads while they slept so they could learn the human language.
The mini-group stopped when they noticed they couldn't get past the line of Saiyans. The girl gave them a smile.
"Excuse us." She said in a friendly voice, trying to get past.
"Correct me if I'm wrong, sweetheart, but isn't it true that only Saiyans have tails?" Raditz leered, looking her up and down hungrily. Despite the fact she was the most beautiful thing they'd ever seen, and the fact they'd been in space for a very long time, Bardok was completely ashamed and embarrassed of his son when the girl drew back in disgust.
"A...all the Saiyans were destroyed. All but two." She finally answered, her curiosity over someone knowing about the Saiyan race overcoming her instinct to get Trunks to carry her back to Capsule Corp as fast as he and Goten could fly. It was only a moment after the words left her mouth that she noticed the tails wrapped around the strange men's waists.
"Not anymore."
She took a step back. "That's what I was beginning to guess..."
Nappa peered at her. "All but two? Kakarott and Vegeta are both still alive?" He began to smile. He hadn't expected to find them both here!
"Yeah they are, and if you don't leave me alone they're going to be mad." She threatened, clutching her baby close to her.
"Yeah, hm. Two Saiyans against five. Doesn't sound fair to me."
"I agree. You two should run while you can."
All expect Bardok roared with laughter. The two little boys stepped in front of the girl, both glaring and taking defensive stances.
"You quit laughing." Trunks demanded. "Goten and I will both beat you up on our own. Can't we Goten? We're both super saiyans; we'll make you sorry you ever messed with us!"
More laughter. "The Super Saiyan is only a legend!" Nappa roared. "Now I know you're aquatinted with Prince Vegeta!"
"It is not a legend!" Goten protested. "My dad went Super when he fought with the Freezer-man, so there!"
They peered at him a moment.
"You must be a brat of Kakarott's." Raditz said with unconcealed disgust in his voice. "You look just like him. Well? Are you?"
"Uh..."
Trunks elbowed him. "I think he means Goku, baka. That's the name my dad calls him."
"Oh! Yeah then. My daddy's Kaka-whatever."
Trunks rolled his eyes.
"Trunks...Goten...I want you to leave now." Usagi said, not taking her eyes off the Saiyans. "One of you go get Goku. The other, Gohan. Meet me at Capsule Corp."
"We don't need them." Trunks huffed.
"No, but these guys don't just need to be beaten, they need to be humiliated. Five Super Saiyans are more intimidating than two, anyway. Don't argue with me or I'll tell your moms."
Both lifted into the air.
"Dad's not gonna like me leaving you alone." Trunks said uncertainly.
"No, he's not, but I'll deal with Vegeta. Just go. Hurry." She didn't watch as, going top speed, they took off in opposite directions.
"That was real sweet of ya, doll, sendin' the kids off so they wouldn't get hurt." Raditz leered.
"They could have taken you." She replied coldly.
Nappa slapped her, restraining himself from sending her flying. "Where are Kakarott and Vegeta?" He demanded. When she didn't immediately answer, the large Saiyan raised his hand again.
"Nappa, don't." Bardok snapped. "Is that really necessary?"
"Don't mess her up yet," Raditz agreed. "We haven't had any fun with her yet." Smiles crossed the faces of Esparrago and Kyuuri, both of whom were staying out of the conversation.
"Nimbus!" Usagi cried up into the sky. A yellow cloud flew to her side. As a present, the San family had given the cloud to her. Quickly, she jumped onto it. "I don't think my mate would appreciate your having fun with me. Better ask him yourself." With that, she flew off.
The group followed without hesitation, although they almost had a problem keeping up with the cloud.
They landed outside a large building and Usagi immediately went into the smaller domed building off the side. (The gravity room) When she came back out she was followed by Vegeta. The Saiyan prince was covered with sweat and wearing only spandex pants. No shirt. (drool)
For a moment surprise crossed Vegeta's face over seeing the visitors. "My, my, if it isn't a group of losers who are supposed to be dead." He observed coldly, crossing his arms and glaring at them as if they were bugs.
He glanced at Usagi and his eyes seemed to catch on something. Lightening quick, his hand caught her chin-gently-as he peered at the small dot of blood of her mouth and the rapidly forming bruise on her cheek.
"Nande Kuso, Nappa!" He roared. "I know that was you! How dare you touch my mate!?!"
"Your...mate?"
Before anything else could be said, Chibi Trunks landed followed by a tall, teenaged boy with short, slightly messy black hair. Moments later Goten touched down on the ground trailing a large man in orange training gis.
"Should I transform?" Usagi asked Vegeta quietly.
He snorted. "Not for these pathetic weaklings. You should have let one of the boys destroy them."
"Well, I think these guys need to be made to understand how weak they are." Usagi said quietly, touching the spot where Nappa had slapped her gently. "All of them...except the one that looks like Goku. He didn't do anything."
"What are you talking about, Usagi?" Goku asked. "None of them look like me. Is she feeling all right, Vegeta?"
"This obviously isn't one of your lucid days, is it, Kakarott?" Vegeta asked.
"Uh...uh huh." Goku answered, grinning hugely and looked utterly and completely confused. Raditz and Nappa both began to scowl upon seeing him. Kyuuri began to sweatdrop.
"This is Kakarott?" He asked in a dry please-tell-me-it's-not-true voice. "this...low class baka is the reason you two dragged us all the way from new Vegetasei, away from out mates and out brats? So you could defeat him?"
Goten looked up at his father. "Are they talkin' bad about you, dad?"
"I...think so."
Gohan began to growl, remembering the terror Raditz had caused- stealing his childhood.
Vegeta raised an eyebrow. "You two want revenge? Nappa, you moron, I was the one who killed you!" He huffed in annoyance that no one was actually there to challenge him.
"Yeah, but that was only after Kakarott..." Nappa's voice trailed off into what could be considered shame.
"After dad kicked your sorry butt!" Gohan supplied.
Goten shot him a look. "Mom doesn't like us using that word..."
"Well, if it isn't my little nephew." Raditz laughed. "You're older, but you still look like a weakling. You know, maybe if you'd been a little stronger all those years ago you could have stopped your daddy from dying." He taunted.
"I was four-years-old." Gohan seethed clenching his fists. "What do you expect? I'm strong enough now though, you scum. I could take you any day of the week."
As tensions began to mount, Bardok found he couldn't take his eyes off his youngest son or his two grandchildren. Kami, grandchildren...he'd never expected...one looses track of time while in otherworld, he hadn't thought he was old enough but...
And Kakarott! All grown up and, despite the stupid look currently on his face, it was obvious there was something almost genius turning in his mind.
He was tall, even by Saiyan standards and just by looking at him Bardok could tell he was concealing great power. It was unbelievable that he was meeting him now of all times. At his death Bardok had resigned himself to never seeing his youngest son again.
"Son, why don't you show these fools that they need to go back to wherever they came from." Vegeta suggested, his hand on the small of Usagi's back as he prepared to lead her into Capsul Corp.
"No. No, I won't have it." Bardok interjected.
He recieved glares from all around.
"We weren't sent here to fight." He explained, raising himself up. He was taller than everyone except Goku and Nappa. "So we're not going to. Now there are two Saiyans stranded on this planet, it's our responsibility to both them and New Vegetasei to bring them back with us."
All was quiet for a moment.
Finally, Vegeta put a hand on Trunk's shoulder. "Hold back Trunks. We can destroy them after I have some answers."
To be continued.
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